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Gardenia Launches Matcha Azuki Loaf For A Limited Time

Gardenia has new matcha azuki bread loaf

Image credit: @friendsofgardenia

Matcha fans, this news is for you. Homegrown bakery Gardenia has added a new bread flavour to its lineup with the launch of the Matcha Azuki Loaf, priced at $4.

This limited-time bread combines matcha, or green tea, with azuki red beans—a popular pairing seen in Japanese desserts.

Image credit: Wensheng Lai via FB

The new matcha loaf features the familiar soft, fluffy texture that Gardenia breads are known for. The matcha flavour is said to come through gradually, leaving an earthy and grassy aftertaste that balances the sweetness of the azuki beans.

According to a post on the Singapore Heritage Food FB Group submitted by member Wensheng Lai, the bread tastes good on its own, though it also pairs well with spreads such as condensed milk or peanut butter. He added that the matcha flavour “kicks in quite late and lingers,” while the red bean gives a mild sweetness that lightens the overall flavour.

Image credit: Gardenia

Each slice of the Matcha Azuki Loaf contains small pockets of red bean, offering a gentle contrast to the subtle bitterness of the green tea. It’s light enough for a breakfast option or a teatime snack.

As with many of Gardenia’s other flavoured loaves, the Matcha Azuki Loaf is available at major supermarkets and convenience stores island-wide, stocked alongside other Gardenia breads. We’re not sure how long the new flavour will be available for, so it’s worth picking up a loaf if you spot it at your nearest FairPrice or Cold Storage.

For more updates on bread-related launches, check out Sunshine Bakeries’ Uji Matcha bread series, which sold out quickly after launching in September 2025.

If you’re looking for more bread content, read our comprehensive guide to the best bakeries in Singapore instead!

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Gardenia is halal-certified.

Feature image adapted from Wensheng Lai via FB and @friendsofgardenia

Anthia Chng

As the Associate Editor of Eatbook, Anthia survives on a steady diet of cake and coffee. With a decade of writing experience in food, fashion, and beauty—including six years at Expat Living Singapore—she’s passionate about sharing stories that excite and inspire, whether it’s discovering the latest restaurant opening or shining a light on a heritage hawker stall.

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